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- The Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show Sale 2023
- 1979 Ford Escort Mk2 RS2000 Custom
1979 Ford Escort Mk2 RS2000 Custom
Lot Number: 128
1979 Ford Escort Mk2 RS2000 Custom
Some cars just 'sit right', and this low mileage, low ownership 1979 RS2000 Custom appears 'on the button'.
- Sold for: £47,250
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 25th March, 2023 at 11.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Venetian Red -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
895 F -
ODOMETER READING
42695 Miles
SUMMARY
Some cars just 'sit right', and this low mileage, low ownership 1979 RS2000 Custom appears 'on the button'.
DESCRIPTION
- Launched in 1976, an RS2000 Custom was an extremely aspirational purchase, with the distinctive polyurethane 'droop snoot' front-end and air dam, a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, SOHC, Pinto engine offering 0-60mph in just 8.5 seconds and a top speed of 108mph, these cars were rather special
- In late 1978, the 'Custom Pack' became an option and included 'Fishnet' Recaro seats, full door-cards, clock and pod centre console, 6J x 13″-alloys, boot carpet, remote drivers door mirror and the back panel around the rear lights was painted black
- Finished in Venetian Red, this smart example has covered just 42,695 miles from new (at time of cataloguing)
- It's showing two former registered keepers on the V5 and will have a fresh MOT prior to the sale
- The, possibly quite valuable, registered number '895 F' will remain with the car
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 128
- Make
- FORD
- Model
- ESCORT RS2000 CUSTOM
- Registration Number
- 895 F
- MOT Expiry
- 12/03/2024
- Chassis Number
- GCATWL024040
- Engine Number
- WL02404
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Venetian Red
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
CONTACTSEE IT IN ACTION
SEE IT IN ACTION
SCORE:
107 / 135
Exterior
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Remarks
Factory assembly line stickers on the inside of the boot lid.
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Vehicle History
Remarks
The car has just had a full service and a fresh MOT until March 2024 issued with no advisories. The vehicle was purchased new in the company name of Kinneil Garage LTD. Grangemouth Road, BO’NESS EH51 0PN. Of which Mr G Mitchell was part of the management. The registration 895 F I understand was put on the vehicle from new. Mr G Mitchell then purchased the vehicle from the company and registered it into his name. Mr G Mitchell kept the vehicle until his passing. Over this time, it was sorn for many years. We have a record from 2005 until 2013. On Mr G Mitchell passing, the vehicle was transferred to a family relative, Mrs Hutt who then sold the vehicle. Owner 1 Kinneil Garage. Owner 2 Mr G Mitchell. Owner 3 Mrs Hutt. Owner 4 Myself. So technically owners 1 and 2 are the same person and owner 3 was on registered due to the death of Mr Mitchell. The car shows 2 former registered keepers on the V5. History, unfortunately, most of the history was lost due to the passing of the previous owner but I do have: The Sorns certificates Some old MOT’s Some services history and parts invoices 2 keys Copies of the old registration document Original Radio manual Original Operating guide Original Ford Accessories book Original Ford Operation and Care manual Original Owners handbook. Original Number plates.
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
TBC
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